Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Peralta, Aneury vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04455,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 2, 2015, ended February 5, 2020
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Around 9:00 am on May 6, 2011, Mr. Peralta was driving to a funeral with other family members in the car. As Mr. Peralta was going to take a left turn, defendant officer Gliner drove up next to him and signaled for him to pull over. Gliner pulled up next to Mr. Peralta, blocked him in his car, and told him he was under arrest. About 5 more police cars arrived and Gliner handcuffed Mr. Peralta. The officers then transported him to a precinct and held him for several hours.
Mr. Peralta called his father and requested he bring him something to eat and drink. The officers never delivered the items to Mr. Peralta after his father dropped them off. His father attempted to deliver the items 3 times but Mr. Peralta n...